BR-VT province proposes to build solar-power plant

Tuesday, July 04, 2017 13:26

The southern province of Ba Ria- Vung Tau (BR-VT) authority yesterday sent document to the Department of Energy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposing to add the solar-power plant into the country’s electricity development plan.

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People’s Committee in BR-VT also submitted to the Prime Minister for approval of the solar-power plant in Chau Duc Industrial Park with capacity of 100 MW into the country’s plan.

The solar-power plant invested by Halla E&C Company and Korean Hyosung Company is worth over VND1,858 billion for the first phase, covering 60ha in Chau Duc Industrial Park.

The plant will use solar panels and battery, connecting to the country’s electricity grid.

People’s Committee is unanimous to build the solar power project in the industrial park. The first phase is scheduled to complete the plant in December, 2018.